NOTE: B.S. Biology Majors may count up to 4 hours of research credit toward the 35 hours of upper division Biology classes needed to complete their degree. B.A. Biology Majors may count up to 3 hours of research credit. Research for credit doesNOTcount toward the 12 credit hours of upper division Biology classes needed to complete a BiologyMinor.

Students may conduct research under the direction of a a faculty member from the Department of Biology. We also encourage students to pursue opportunities outside of the department with faculty at affiliated departments or institutions, including the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, the Saint Louis Zoo, and the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Many universities offer special summer research experiences for undergraduate students from outside universities. These programs typically offer students room, board, and a small stipend. Most programs have applications deadlines ranging from early January until Mid March, but vary by program. If you are interested, please review the following presentation: How to find a Summer Research Experience - Presentation by Dr. Valone (Updated Fall 2014). Summer research programs (Summer 2015) suggested by SLU Faculty are listed below:

A University of Virginia NSF summer undergraduate research program at Mountain Lake Biological Station, suggest by Dr. Fowler-Finn. Applications due February 20th, 2015: http://mlbs.org/reuprogram